According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC. While one legends claims the games were established by Heracles (Hercules), who brought a sacred olive tree to Olympia, an ...

The first record of an Olympic Games dates from 776 BC, although the games could have taken place long beforehand. Running was the only event at the first 13 recorded Olympic Games, but further ...

But worse was to come… BP 2a. The Origin of the Olympic Games (Event Page: First Olympics 776 BC) According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC. While one legends claims the ...

Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, which date back to 776 BC. Once lit, 600 torchbearers carried the ...

You probably know that the Olympic games are an international sports competition that happen every two years. But do you know when, how and why they started? Do you know when hockey was added as a ...